Description
ADAM17/TACE is a soluble or membrane-bound metalloproteinase primarily responsible for activation of proTNF-α, while also targeting proteins such as fractalkine, amyloid precursor proteins, and CD40. ADAM17/TACE is involved in cancer, vascular disorders, and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and focal ischemic injury. The catalytic domain of ADAM17/TACE is able to cleave proTNF-α and can be used in inhibitor screening